Background
Theis, James Edward was born on May 23, 1963 in Bellville, Illinois, United States. Son of Clement John and Alice Florence (Schoeppner) Theis.
Theis, James Edward was born on May 23, 1963 in Bellville, Illinois, United States. Son of Clement John and Alice Florence (Schoeppner) Theis.
Associate of Arts, Crafton Hills College, 1983. Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management, Humboldt State University, 1987. Associate of Occupational Science in Culinary Arts, California Culinary Academy, San Francisco, 1994.
Wild animal trainer, San Diego Zoo, 1983-1984; wild animal trainer, Wild Animal Training Center, Riverside, California, 1980-1985; jewelry salesperson, J.C. Penney's, West Covina, California, 1987-1988; display supervisor, Sherwood Management, Inc., Bell Gardens, California, 1989-1990; counselor, State of California School for Deaf, Riverside, since 1990; manager fine jewelry, Finlay Fine Jewelry Corp, Monclair, California, 1990; interior designer, Theis Interiors, Calimesa, California, 1990-1993; assistant banquet chef, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Rancho Mirage, California, 1994-1995; chef tournat, Elcaris Restaurant, Palm Springs, California, 1995-1997; executive chef, Cottage Garden Restaurant, Palm Springs, since 1996; pastry chef, Wolfgang Puck's Cafe, San Diego, since 1997.
Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Athens, Greece, 1985-1986. Fundraiser Desert Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome project. Sergeant United States Air Force, 1985-1986.